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Paraguay food security and economic stability

Overview

Paraguay has demonstrated progress in food security and economic stability. A report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) identified Paraguay as one of the top four Latin American nations in reducing hunger, sharing third place in the region with Colombia through a 4.1% reduction in subnourishment. This progress is attributed to government social programs under Santiago Peña, such as the ‘Hambre Cero en las Escuelas’ program and the Universal Pension for the Elderly.

Economic data from the Central Bank indicates continued stability. Following a period where inflation reached 0% in August, recent reports confirm that the monthly inflation rate remained at 0% for August, with the year-to-date accumulated inflation adjusting to 1.5%.

This stability has been driven by price decreases in various food categories, including beef, pork, and vegetables. Additionally, the appreciation of the guaraní against the US dollar has lowered the cost of imported durable goods. While fuel prices have seen increases, the overall inflationary trend remains low compared to previous periods.

Entities

Paraguay · National Institute of Statistics of Uruguay · FAO · Central Bank of Bolivia · Central Bank of Paraguay

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Latin American inflation trends show mixed results for August

    Inflation trends in Latin America show mixed results for August: Paraguay reported 0% monthly inflation, Uruguay saw 0.24%, and Bolivia reached 3.01% cumulative inflation for the year to date.

  2. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Paraguay ranks among top Latin American nations in hunger reduction

    Paraguay and Colombia lead Latin America in reducing hunger, with a 4.1% decrease in subnourishment, according to a recent FAO report.

Sources

1000noticias.com.py · ahoradigital.net · diarioparaguayo.com · efeagro.com · elintransigente.com · exitonoticias.com.bo · extra.com.co · hoy.com.do · laquotidienne.fr · nacion.com.uy · rcc.com.py · revistaaral.com · sce.bo · ultimahora.com.py

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